BMW 5 Series E28 3.5 M5 Sedan
210 kW286 PS282 hp340 Nm1985–1988
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- Power
- 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp
- Torque
- 340 Nm 251 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Displacement
- 3,453 cm³
The BMW 5 Series E28 3.5 M5 produces 210 kW (286 PS) and 340 Nm of torque from a 3.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. In the 5 Series E28 3.5 M5, power goes to the rear wheels.
No other petrol version of the 5 Series E28 matches its output among 3 petrol versions - that is 173% more than the entry 1.8 518i (77 kW). The 5 Series E28 3.5 M5 is also the strongest on torque (340 Nm).
The 5 Series E28 3.5 M5 in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful petrol version of the 5 Series E28: 210 kW (286 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 340 Nm
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Engine
| Engine code | M88/3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,453 cm³ 3.5 l · 211 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,620 mm 181.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,700 mm 66.9 in |
| Height | 1,415 mm 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm 103.3 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1985–1988 |
| Generation | 5 Series E28 (1981–1987) |
BMW M88/3 engine Compare size All 5 Series E28 versions All BMW spec sheets
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